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Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil)

INCI: CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM SEED OIL

CAS Number
241148-25-4
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, antioxidant, UV absorber, hair conditioning, antimicrobial, wound healing support
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not FDA-regulated as OTC drug; freely used in cosmetics. No GRAS food designation applicable. No CIR formal assessment on record; considered safe at cosmetic use levels.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Well-tolerated fixed plant oil with strong traditional and modern cosmetic safety record. Rich in oleic, linoleic, palmitic and stearic acids plus vitamin E. Clinically documented wound-healing, anti-inflammatory and SPF-boosting activity (SPF ~6). Not restricted or prohibited in EU or US. Flag for tree-nut allergy consumers.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil) safe in cosmetics?

Well-tolerated fixed plant oil with strong traditional and modern cosmetic safety record. Rich in oleic, linoleic, palmitic and stearic acids plus vitamin E. Clinically documented wound-healing, anti-inflammatory and SPF-boosting activity (SPF ~6). Not restricted or prohibited in EU or US. Flag for tree-nut allergy consumers. The EU classifies Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil) allowed in the EU?

Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil) do in cosmetics?

Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil) functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, antioxidant, UV absorber, hair conditioning, antimicrobial, wound healing support. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 241148-25-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Calophyllum Inophyllum Oil (Tamanu Oil)?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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